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The Honorable Robert Rigsby, an associate judge with the District of Columbia's Superior Court, speaks at the Federal Executive Association's annual workshop Nov. 7 at Defense Supply Center Columbus. The FEA sponsors the workshop each year to improve and leverage coordination between central Ohio's federal organizations.

Nov. 9, 2016

Workshop aims to increase resiliency in federal workforce

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees from government agencies across central Ohio were at Defense Supply Center Columbus Nov. 7 for a leadership workshop presented by the Federal Executive Association.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day signs the final structural beam that will be placed on Phase I of the new DLA Aviation Operations Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, in a “topping off” ceremony held on the construction site Nov. 3, 2016. The beam will go in one of the elevator shafts and finalizes the framing of the building. The Phase I building should be completed and ready for occupancy by DLA Aviation employees between December 2017 and January 2018.

Nov. 7, 2016

Ceremony marks last steel beam to frame new Aviation Ops Center

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Brig. Gen. Allan Day participated in a topping off ceremony Nov. 3, as the last structural beam to be placed on Phase I of the new DLA Aviation Operations Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, was signed. Hensel Phelps, the contractor constructing the building, along with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, and DLA Installation Support at Richmond, were also at the event, which marked a milestone in the ongoing construction project, which officially began Oct. 15, 2015, in a ground breaking ceremony.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Connie Carney, contract price/cost analyst with Strategic Acquisitions Directorate in Richmond Virginia negotiates to find the fair and reasonable price for the customer. Before coming to DLA Carney was a price analyst in the U.S. Air Force.

Nov. 3, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Constance Carney

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Connie Carney, contract price/cost analyst with Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, negotiates to find the fair and reasonable price for the customer. Before coming to DLA, Carney was a price analyst in the Air Force.

Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic, commander, DLA Land and Maritime, talks to guests after a change of command ceremony Oct. 31. Skubic arrives after serving in the U.S. Pacific Fleet as director, logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance.

Nov. 1, 2016

Ceremony marks new leadership in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new era was ushered in at Defense Supply Center Columbus as Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic took over command of DLA Land and Maritime during a ceremony at the Operations Center auditorium Oct. 31.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s August 2016 Employee of the Month is Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Ryan, a readiness officer for the Customer Operations Directorate in Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation's Chief of Staff Steve Kinskie presents Ryan with the certificate during a ceremony held Oct. 27, 2016 on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Oct. 31, 2016

August EOM awarded to Army CW4 in Richmond

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s August Employee of the Month Award is Aviation’s only active duty Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, Kevin Ryan, a readiness officer for the Customer Operations Directorate.

Air Force Col. Ken Ruthardt, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander at Oklahoma City, drops off rice at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma donation box on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in support of the Feds Feed Families Program, which runs annually from June through August. Both DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution supported Feds Feed Families this year by challenging each other to a “food fight” to see who could donate the most food to the program.

Oct. 31, 2016

DLA Orgs in Oklahoma City challenge each other to raise food for families

Richmond, Va. — The Feds Feed Families Campaign is an annual event that runs from June through August of each year for federal government organizations to collect food for local food banks. This year, Defense Logistics Agency organizations at Oklahoma City took the campaign to next level with a "Food Fight Challenge” between DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution, both located on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Oct. 31, 2016

DLA Aviation naval representative named NAE award winner

Naval Aviation Enterprise leadership named Navy Capt. Mark Harris a winner of the Outstanding Performance Award during a NAE Air Board video teleconference Oct. 17.

This week’s Employee Spotlight shines on Lisa Hosecloth, a customer support manager at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia.

Oct. 26, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Lisa R. Hosecloth

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee Lisa Hosecloth, a customer support manager at DLA Aviation Warner Robins, Georgia has been with DLA for 34 years.

Defense Logistics Agency’s Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (second from the left) met with DLA Aviation’s senior leaders during the fiscal 2017 DLA Aviation Annual Operation Plan Review Oct. 14, 2016 at Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia. DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day (second from right) opens the event by presenting a snapshot of the overall mission, and focus areas going forward into fiscal 2017. Also pictured are DLA Aviation’s Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli (left) and DLA Finance Director Tony Poleo (right). (photo by Bonnie Koenig)

Oct. 25, 2016

AOP Review targets improving trust, transparency, communication, performance

Richmond, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch met with DLA Aviation senior leaders during the fiscal 2017 DLA Aviation Annual Operation Plan Review hosted by DLA Aviation’s Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day Oct. 14, 2016 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor associates and their families volunteer each month on a variety of community projects, including trash removal, canned food drives, and beach cleanups.

Oct. 25, 2016

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor in the Community

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Pearl Harbor associates, along with friends and family, offer their time and services each month at volunteer events island-wide to give back to the community.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, Fire and Emergency Services will provide flu shots to Active duty and retired military, civilian and retired employees beginning Oct. 26, 2016 in the Lott’s Conference Center from 8 a.m. to noon. Other dates scheduled are Oct. 27 and Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Oct. 24, 2016

DSCR’s annual flu shots begin Oct. 26

Richmond, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, Fire and Emergency Services will provide flu shots to active duty military, and civilian government employees with a valid DoD identification card beginning Oct. 26 in the Lott’s Conference Center

Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles (Ret.) on stage during a visit to DLA Land and Maritime Oct. 19. Kettles was awarded the Medal of Honor July 18 for actions he performed as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, during which he saved the lives of 44 men.

Oct. 24, 2016

Land and Maritime welcomes Medal of Honor recipient

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Courage, bravery, valor, – these are just a few of the attributes our military members embrace when

Kathleen Tilbury medals in the 100-meter backstroke during the 2016 National Veterans’ Wheelchair Games June 26 – July 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tilbury is a retired Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class working as a program management/finance analyst Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Operations Resource and Research Analysis.

Oct. 21, 2016

National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrated at DSCR

Richmond, Va. — The National Disability Employment Awareness Month Program kicked off October 18 in the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia. Guest speaker, retired Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathy Tilbury, a program management analyst with Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Research and Resource Analysis, spoke about how adaptive sports have restored her ability to be an athlete.

More than 200 spectators surrounded the golf course pond to watch teams compete in the 2nd Annual DLA Land and Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta. The races were part of the activities celebrating the Navy's 241st birthday, while also raising funds for the agency's Combined Federal Campaign philanthropic program.

Oct. 20, 2016

Navy celebrates birthday at 2nd annual cardboard regatta

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A raging naval battle took place Oct. 13 at Defense Supply Center Columbus that saw projectiles

Oct. 19, 2016

Land and Maritime leader recognized for service to the blind

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Summary